Statshot: Bag Fees; Phone Updating; Golf Scores

Money Bags

The number of passengers flying on U.S.-based airlines hasn’t changed much since the introduction of regular checked bag fees in 2008. The fees, however, have become an ever larger source of revenue for the industry.

Carl DeTorres

Early Adopters

Both Apple and Google made major revisions to their mobile operating systems late last year. While iPhone users have been quick to upgrade, the majority of Android users have yet to update their phones.

Carl DeTorres

The Drive to Succeed

Even as courses on the PGA Tour have grown longer and more difficult, the average score among the best players has been falling, thanks to better training and modern clubs with high-tech materials.

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